This is a song about Murhabazi Namegabe who founded BVES in The Democratic Republic Of Congo. One of the bravest most honourable men I know. When I met him in 2010 I asked him why he does what he does and he said...

(Because its) THE RIGHT THING (to do)

They were hungry 	dressed in rags
Their bodies thin their options 	few
He had plenty	his plate was full
but he wouldn’t eat till they eat 	too
The elders asked him 	why do you risk your health
You're just a child why should you 	care
But still he waited	till they were fed
And then he said.....	"cause It is the right thing to do"

Their homes were burned down	when they were kids
their parents dead their sisters 	shamed
They had to steal to get some 	food 
But they were caught and they were 	jailed
He learnt the law 	to fight their case 	
Upheld their rights	And took their side
The Judge said Why do you 	waste your time on them
And he said.....	“cause it is the right thing to do”

The soldiers seized them 	on their way to school 
They shot the ones who tried to 	run
They burnt their books	 They took their pens
And replaced them with	a gun 
He came alone	he was unarmed
He talked of rights and futures 	bright
The soldiers screamed at him 	"you're gonna die tonight - Why risk 
Your life for these kids” and he said 	"cause its the right thing to do".

When They were hungry 	he gave them food
he brought them home when they 	were lost
If they were jailed 	he set them free
Even though his life could be the 	cost
He did...  what 	a father would have done
He gave them back their 	hopes and dreams
And then he said	“We’re all daughters we’re all sons 
And so I did what I did.....	cause its the right thing to do”

'Cause It's The Right Thing To Do.

Words and Music Dave Mantle
Lead Vocal Dave Mantle
Backing Vocals Andy Melrose and Debra Wade
Violin Debra Wade
Guitar and Mandolin Andy Melrose

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